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In 1893, the United States Postal Service issued the first stamp featuring a woman, Queen Isabella I, on the occasion of the Worlds Columbian Exposition, a Worlds Fair held in Chicago honoring Christopher Columbus and those who aided in his achievements. Fourteen years later, on the centennial anniversary of her death, a stamp was issued bearing ...Read MoreIn 1893, the United States Postal Service issued the first stamp featuring a woman, Queen Isabella I, on the occasion of the Worlds Columbian Exposition, a Worlds Fair held in Chicago honoring Christopher Columbus and those who aided in his achievements. Fourteen years later, on the centennial anniversary of her death, a stamp was issued bearing Martha Washingtons likeness, making her the first American woman so honored. From here, this volume examines more than 200 stamps honoring or commemorating women and womens rights.Read Less

New. 0786431245 About the Book In 1893, the United States Postal Service issued the first stamp featuring a woman, Queen Isabella I, on the occasion of the World? s Columbian Exposition, a World? s Fair held in Chicago honoring Christopher Columbus and those who aided in his achievements. Fourteen years later, on the centennial anniversary of her death, a stamp was issued bearing Martha Washington? s likeness, making her the first American woman so honored. From here, this volume examines more than 200 stamps honoring or commemorating women and women? s rights. Grouped by subject matter, the stamps are divided into 18 categories such as artists and works of art; books; entertainment; organizations; pioneers and writers. Entries provide a plethora of information including the color, denomination and method of production; date and particulars of issuance; the number of stamps issued; and the number of first-day cancels as well as specific information regarding these cancellations. The birth and death date of the subject; facts about the designer and the inscription; and any reported errors are also noted where applicable. Finally, each entry features a biographical summary of the subject and a concise bibliography of further resources. A glossary of terms related to stamps and philately is included. About the Author Anita Price Davis retired as the Charles A. Dana Professor of Education Emerita after 36 years at Converse College, Spartanburg, South Carolina, and is the author of many historical books and articles. Philatelist/stamp collector Louise Hunt, a former labor market analyst, is retired and lives in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

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Women on US Stamps--great

This book includes all the stamps that focus on women since the US Post Office Department (later the US Postal Service) issued the first one--Queen Isabella--about a hundred years after the Postal Department began. The book has both black and white and color illustrations of each stamp, a biography of the woman, and information on the size, gravure, and history of the stamp. A great book for anyone interested in stamps.

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